Art. 5 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €58.4M
- Settlements
- €0
- Restitution, damages & other payments
- €0
Payment categories are separate and must not be added together. Shared obligations count once, against their designated case. Amounts describe recorded obligations, not money collected.
Actions
226
Total Fines
€58.4M
Average Fine
€354K
Countries
22
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 226 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €58.4M, with an average fine of €354K. Enforcement is spread across 22 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 70 | €4.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 47 | €1.6M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 15 | €100 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 14 | €191K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 14 | €50.7M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 10 | €775K |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 7 | €300K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 7 | €25K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 6 | €62K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 5 | €92K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 5 | €78K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 4 | €2K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 4 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 4 | €70K |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 3 | €24K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | €7K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 2 | €11K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | €54K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | €0 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | €75K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €8K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | €17.8M |
| 2020 | 90 | €38.2M |
| 2021 | 29 | €1.5M |
| 2022 | 29 | €242K |
| 2023 | 25 | €427K |
| 2024 | 11 | €89K |
| 2025 | 12 | €168K |
| 2026 | 13 | €42K |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5 GDPR in 226 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €58.4M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €354K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 5 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 5 GDPR are Italy, Spain, Austria.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?
Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 9 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.